Description

Initially commissioned by the king of Spain, the austere colors and regal composition of this heroic portrait of Napoleon represent not only the Emperor, but an artist who was a central figure of Neoclassicism. Napoleon and his army made it across the Alps through the Great St. Bernard Pass in May 1800, this composition shows a idealized view of that historic undertaking. The authentic stretched canvas replica painting captures the original work s texture, depth of color, and even its subtle brushstrokes.